Albion, MI Online Weight Loss Doctor
Albion, MI Online Weight Loss Doctor
Looking for a weight loss doctor in Albion, Michigan? Albion is a Calhoun County city on the Kalamazoo River and home of Albion College. TeleSlim Clinic brings board-certified obesity medicine care to adults in Albion by secure video, so you can be evaluated for FDA-approved weight loss medication without a trip to a clinic.
At a glance
- Where: video visits from home in Albion and anywhere in Michigan
- Your physician: Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, licensed in Michigan
- Visit cost: $99 initial consultation, then $99 per month for physician follow-up
- Medication: FDA-approved prescriptions sent to the pharmacy you choose; TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication
- Not offered: compounded GLP-1 medications
Weight loss care for busy Albion adults
Whether you work, study or have lived here for years, a busy schedule and a short supply of local obesity medicine specialists can get in the way of care. Video visits let adults 18 and older in Albion meet a board-certified physician from a dorm, an office or the living room.
How care works for patients in Albion
- Book a video visit. Complete a short health history, then meet Dr. Alatassi from home.
- Get a medical evaluation. She reviews your history, current medicines and goals to decide which options, if any, fit you.
- Prescription to your pharmacy. If a medication is appropriate, it is sent to a pharmacy near you in Albion or in a nearby community.
- Follow up monthly. Dose changes, side effect management, nutrition and activity guidance continue through monthly visits.
Medications your physician may discuss
Options can include Zepbound (tirzepatide), Wegovy (semaglutide), oral Wegovy (semaglutide pill) and Foundayo (orforglipron), along with other approved options when appropriate. See the full weight loss medications guide. Whether a medicine is right for you is decided by a physician after an evaluation.
What it costs
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay: $99 for the first consultation and $99 per month for follow-up, with lower monthly rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans. Medication is paid separately at the pharmacy and typically runs about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose. Read the cost guide and the insurance guide.
Nearby communities we serve
TeleSlim Clinic also serves Jackson, Marshall, Battle Creek and Coldwater, along with the rest of the Lansing, Jackson and south-central Michigan area. See our Detroit online weight loss doctor page for the full list of Michigan communities we serve.
FAQs about weight loss care in Albion
Do I need to travel to a clinic from Albion?
No. Every TeleSlim Clinic visit is by secure video, so you can attend from home in Albion or anywhere in Michigan. TeleSlim Clinic does not see patients in person.
Can college students and young adults use TeleSlim Clinic?
TeleSlim Clinic serves adults 18 and older. A physician decides after a video evaluation whether a medication is appropriate for you.
Does TeleSlim Clinic accept insurance for visits in Albion?
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay and does not bill insurance. You can request a superbill and submit it to your insurer for possible reimbursement of the visit fee, which is not guaranteed. See our insurance guide for more.
Is compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide available?
No. TeleSlim Clinic does not offer compounded GLP-1 medications. We prescribe FDA-approved medicines only, sent to your pharmacy.
Meet your physician
Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP is Chief Medical Officer of TeleSlim Clinic. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is licensed to practice in Michigan. All TeleSlim Clinic visits are conducted by video with a board-certified physician.
Request your free consultation to see whether TeleSlim Clinic is a fit for you in Albion.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. TeleSlim Clinic provides care by video and has no office in Albion. Individual results vary.
